India, Sept. 25 -- China's Mid-Autumn Festival commemorates traditions rooted in agricultural cycles and astronomical observation, transforming a seasonal marker into one of Asia's most cherished cultural occasions. Celebrated on 25 September 2026, the festival originates from Eastern Han dynasty worship practices honouring the moon goddess in expectation of bountiful harvests, evolving across millennia into contemporary celebrations emphasising family reunion and culinary indulgence.

The circular shape of the full moon and mooncakes symbolises completeness and togetherness, which is why the celebration has become known as the Festival of Reunion.

Multiple legendary narratives underpin the festival's spiritual significance, including th...